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Which word describes ´the state or condition of the atmosphere´ (with respect to wind, temperature, moisture, etc.)
latitude
longitude
weather
climate
The general weather conditions of a region, reorded over a long period of time is called ...
longitude
climate
latitude
weather
The distance, measured north or south, from the equator expressed in degrees(º)
weather
climate
latitude
longitude
A high land form with steep sides is known as ...
mountain
desert
plateau
valley
We use the word ______ to describe the amount of water vapor in the air.
hydrosphere
humidity
precipitation
atmosphere
A hot, dry, sandy landscape with little or no rain or water.
desert
A extremely dry climate.
Arid
Part of a large body of water or mass of air that moves in a certain direction
waves
pressure
currents
wind
A climate with moderate (not extreme) temperatures.
polar
arid
mountain
temperate
The climate zone nearest to the Equator.
tropical
A very cold climate found near the Arctic and Antarctic.
Polar
A climate zone that has 4 distinct seasons.
Temperate
The word Vegetation means animals and plants. TRUE or FALSE?
FALSE - it means plants only!
The biggest influencer of climate is ...
latitude
As humid air blows up a mountain, it cools, causing ...
rain / snow (precipitation)
__________ are found on the dry sides of mountains.
deserts
